Gideon Okeke Calls Out Jim Iyke Over Alleged ₦9 Billion Movie Budget, Renews Old Feud
Nollywood actor Gideon Okeke has once again taken a public swipe at fellow actor Jim Iyke, questioning the reported ₦9 billion budget for Iyke’s latest film Sin, recently released on Prime Video.
In a strongly worded social media post, Okeke criticized the film’s budget claim, implying that the figure was inflated and suggesting that Iyke should refund the streaming platform. He referred to his colleague as “Sakamajay” a slang term often used to imply dishonesty or trickery and mockingly called him a “waste pie.”
The renewed attack appears to stem from a longstanding dispute between the two actors. Okeke had previously accused Jim Iyke of negligence following an on-set injury he sustained while filming a past project associated with Iyke.
According to Okeke, he bore the medical expenses himself and received no compensation or acknowledgment. He has since used his social media platforms to highlight the incident and criticize Iyke’s alleged lack of accountability.
The latest post stirred a wave of reactions online. Some fans expressed confusion about the root of the conflict, while others criticized the film Sin, claiming it did not live up to expectations especially considering the reported budget. Comments ranged from sympathy for Okeke’s earlier injury to skepticism over the transparency of Nollywood movie funding.
In what seemed like an indirect response, Jim Iyke posted a cryptic video on his social media page shortly after Okeke’s outburst. In the video, a man is heard saying that offending someone is like receiving a life sentence, not a short-term punishment. While Iyke didn’t mention any names, fans were quick to connect the dots and tagged Gideon Okeke in the comments, interpreting the video as a subtle jab.
The ongoing feud between the two Nollywood actors continues to draw public interest, highlighting not just personal tensions but also growing concerns within the film industry about transparency, professional conduct, and financial reporting in high-budget productions.
